Candice Swanepoel fueled online speculation earlier this week after she was seen wearing a thick gold band on her left ring finger, shortly after reports emerged that she has been dating Tom Brady “for a while.”
The 38-year-old supermodel prompted fresh interest on Halloween when she stepped out ringless while taking one of her young sons trick-or-treating.
Swanepoel, whose plastic surgery secrets were recently revealed, turned heads in a sultry costume featuring a white slip dress, angel wings and a mask. Her long blonde hair fell loosely over her bare shoulders.
It was unclear whether she had removed the ring temporarily for the festive outing or whether there was another explanation.
The model appeared to be enjoying herself as she guided her son and several other children along a darkened street in Miami Beach, Florida, wearing practical Mary Jane shoes.
The sighting came as speculation continued to swirl around the Victoria’s Secret Angel’s reported relationship with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, 49.
Candice Swanepoel sparked fresh speculation after appearing without the ring while taking one of her sons trick-or-treating on Halloween, just a day after she was photographed wearing an eye-catching band on her left hand amid rumors of a romance with Tom Brady
Although her finger was ringless, Swanepoel’s revealing costume included a white slip dress, angel wings and a mask
Neither Swanepoel nor Brady has publicly confirmed the reported romance.
According to People, the pair have been taking considerable care to keep their time together private.
“They’ve been dating for a while now,” a source told the outlet. “They both live in Miami, so it’s very convenient. They’re spending a lot of time together.”
A second source said: “Candice and Tom have been dating for months. She’s been very secretive and selective about who she’s told about their dating.
“When they have met up, they’ve gone [to great] lengths not to be spotted.”
The source also said the two have connected through their experiences as parents.
Brady shares son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13, with Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, as well as son Jack, 19, with his former partner Bridget Moynahan.
Swanepoel has two sons, Anacan, 10, and Ariel, eight, with her former fiancé Hermann Nicoli. The couple split in 2018 after being together for a decade.
The South African model generated online speculation on Friday after she was seen entering Brady’s office in Surfside, Florida, wearing a thick gold band on her engagement finger
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Swanepoel and the former NFL quarterback have reportedly been dating “for a while now.” Brady is pictured in 2024
A source told People that the Victoria’s Secret Angel had “been very secretive and selective about who she’s told about their dating.” Swanepoel is pictured in 2025
Since divorcing Bundchen, 46, in 2022 after 13 years of marriage, the retired quarterback—who played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers—has largely kept his romantic life out of the spotlight.
Even so, Brady has been linked to several high-profile women, including reality star Kim Kardashian, 46, model Irina Shayk, 40, and 25-year-old media personality Alix Earle.
Earlier this year, Brady appeared to brush aside questions about dating, saying he was too busy to return to the dating scene.
In January, the seven-time Super Bowl champion told People: “I don’t have much time for a personal life or much time for myself, but I love working, and I love my kids.
“I like to be busy and try to really stay fulfilled in the things I’m doing, so I’m working on some really cool projects and I’m involved with some great teams of people that are doing some really positive things.”
He added: “My oldest [son] is 18. But seeing him thrive and grow, there’s nothing greater for a parent than seeing your kids do well. I’m so blessed in so many parts of my life.”
Like Brady, Swanepoel has kept her relationships private. In a 2023 interview with V magazine , she said she was “very in tune with my children’s needs, then my own personal needs.”
The reported romance has also allegedly strained Swanepoel’s 15-year friendship with fellow model Joan Smalls.
The reported relationship has allegedly caused tension between Swanepoel and her best friend of 15 years, Joan Smalls, who has also been romantically linked to the former NFL star and Fox Sports commentator. Swanepoel and Smalls are pictured in 2019
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The Puerto Rican model has also reportedly been romantically involved with the NFL star-turned-Fox Sports commentator.
According to Page Six, Swanepoel had encouraged Smalls to end her relationship with Brady before reportedly beginning a romance with him herself.
Smalls is said to be furious and has reportedly been urging their mutual friends to choose sides, the outlet reported.
The pair have been close for 15 years and have shared numerous runways during their highly successful modeling careers.
